F.W. Woolworth Co.

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Crews remove damaged bricks in preparation for the Woolworth sign, just above the new storefront.

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A continuous top soffit spans the length of the Woolworth frontage, marking another step forward in the building’s transformation.

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A concrete beam is installed at the F.W. Woolworth Co. building to stabilize the south wall—essential groundwork for more restoration to come. 

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Crews complete interior steel installation at the F. W. Woolworth Co. building, forming the framework for new roof trusses and stabilizing the structure in preparation for roof construction.

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Work is progressing at the historic F.W. Woolworth Co. building with the start of construction of the storefront soffit, the horizontal ceiling enclosures above each recessed storefront entrance.

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Crews are installing new second-floor steel beams at the Woolworth building, which is a major structural phase that supports the future roof restoration.

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Crews remove the south parapet at the F.W. Woolworth Building to make way for a structural bond beam.

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Crews are removing temporary interior shoring from the first and second floors of the Woolworth Building.

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Crews start building the elevator shaft at the Woolworth building, with the first course of reinforced concrete block ready for concrete infill.

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Restoration teams clear a steel truss from the Woolworth building’s second floor, removing a major obstacle to interior leveling.

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At the Woolworth building, steel frames are being installed to support a new historically styled, hurricane-rated storefront system.

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At the Woolworth building, crews pour a new elevator pit foundation, creating a solid base for a code-compliant shaft.

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Crews have begun leveling the second floor in preparation for the installation of a new floor system at the Woolworth building. 

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Second-floor decking has been removed at the F.W. Woolworth Co. building, exposing joists and clearing the way for structural repairs to correct decades of uneven flooring.

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Crews demolished the outdated east stairwell at the Woolworth building and poured a new foundation to begin reconstructing it with concrete blocks.

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Crews uncover a hidden steel vault during demolition at Woolworth and dismantle it over three days for safe removal.

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Crews complete the two-phase removal of the Woolworth building’s elevator shaft and rooftop elevator room, restoring the historic structure’s original profile and clearing the way for future upgrades.

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Crews have cut through the concrete slab at Woolworth to prepare for new stair shaft installation.

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Restoration contractors remove 18 windows—from the Woolworth building to prepare for Winco replacements that restore the historic façade’s original proportions and architectural rhythm.

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Demolition crews remove over 7,600 square feet of old roof structure at the Woolworth building, clearing the way for a new insulated roof system and wood joists.

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An exciting new chapter of historic restoration begins for four unique properties on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater.
See the magnificent transformation now underway